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Published by UNM Press
Distributed by Simon & Schuster
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About The Book
In this remarkable collection, Katherine DiBella Seluja explores issues surrounding human migration, juxtaposing poems about the current struggles along the US–Mexican border with her ancestors’ experiences of migrating from Italy. Rich in sonic and sensory detail, these poems speak to the strength and resilience of those who leave their ancestral homes in search of safety and opportunities to thrive.
Product Details
- Publisher: UNM Press (August 15, 2023)
- Length: 96 pages
- ISBN13: 9780826365316
Raves and Reviews
Katherine Seluja's new book enriches the literature of diaspora and the border. These cogent, clear-eyed poems acknowledge death and injustice but also celebrate phenomenal survival and resilience. Point of Entry is a humane, consistently compelling volume that reminds us what love, courage, and perseverance look like.--Cyrus Cassells, author of The World That the Shooter Left Us
These masterful poems render through body and breath an inner world, an exterior life, a tender, hungry humanity and spirit in action.--Catherine Strisik, author of The Mistress
These masterful poems render through body and breath an inner world, an exterior life, a tender, hungry humanity and spirit in action.--Catherine Strisik, author of The Mistress
With her usual keen attention, sharp eye, and lush language, Seluja walks us through fatal journeys, fractured landscapes, and family histories both broken and enduring. These stunning poems hold precious secrets for survival even as they document grief and loss.--Amy Beeder, author of Now Make an Altar
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